Omolabake Fasogbon
Texaco Nigeria Outer Shelf Limited, a Chevron company has teamed up with STEAM Fun Fest to equip youngsters with problem-solving skills through ‘Project iCommunity’ initiative.
Project iCommunity is a competition designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
According to the sponsors, the project themed, “Solving Our Community’s Problems Using Design Thinking” is aimed at developing next generation of problem-solvers and change makers.
The challenge kicked off with a training for teachers and the onboarding of 10 schools across Lagos Education District lll.
500 students will undergo design thinking training for four weeks, after which 10 students will be selected from each school to present their school’s solution to a panel of judges at the STEAM Competition Pitch Day in July.
Speaking on the initiative, a member of STEAM Fun Fest team, Titi Adewusi reiterated that the initiative would improve participants’ problem-solving skills and prepare them for the future of work.
She said: “Critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and collaboration are the key skills of the future. The Project iCommunity will give the children an opportunity to hone these skills.”
Tutor General/Permanent Secretary Education District III, Dr. Mrs. Idowu Oyetola expressed delight at the sponsors’ partnership with Lagos state, stating that the project aligned with government’s drive for quality education.
Represented by Mrs. Abiola Adebola, the District Director, Oyetola remarked that the initiative would prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century.
“We believe that Project iCommunity will help to develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking in our students”, she said.
On her part, Senior Special Assistant to Lagos state Governor on Education, Dr Tola Salau urged full commitment from teachers towards the success of the project.
